How To Know The Shutter Count of Your Canon DSLR (on a Mac)

Shutter Count

Yet another shutter count application, sorry: app (we’re in the Apple domain this time).

DIRE Studio released a nifty app for the Mac that does just one thing: it displays the shutter count of your Canon DSLR (yes, Magic Lantern shows it on the camera display, but not everyone has ML). The app has a special introductory price of just $1.99 until October, 30th. The following cameras are supported:

  • Canon EOS-1D X
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • Canon EOS 6D
  • Canon EOS 7D
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • Canon EOS 100D / Rebel SL1
  • Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i / Kiss X5
  • Canon EOS 650D / Rebel T4i / Kiss X6i
  • Canon EOS 700D / Rebel T5i
  • Canon EOS 1100D / Rebel T3 / Kiss X50

More information after the break.

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A Bit of Everything

The remains of the day…

New Canon EOS-1D X and EOS-1D C Firmware Brings Improved Controls and Creative Freedom

EOS-1D C Firmware[shoplink 4119]EOS-1D C Firmware[/shoplink]

Update: more information in this CPN article.

Canon announced the scheduled availability for firmware updates for both the EOS-1D C and [shoplink 4119]EOS-1D X[/shoplink]. It appears Canon is actively listening to their customers, at least to the pros. There are huge improvements set to come.

The EOS-1D C firmware is scheduled to be available in November 2013, the EOS-1D X firmware in January 2014. There are huge improvements and fixes especially for the EOS-1D X (more details in the press release text), such as:

  • AF Performance with Moving Subjects
  • Enhanced AI Servo AF Performance in Low Light Conditions
  • Improved Acceleration/Deceleration Tracking Parameters
  • Selection of Initial AF Point While Shooting in 61-Point Auto Selection AF
  • AF Point Switching According to Camera Orientation
  • Expanded Minimum Shutter Speed in Auto ISO
  • Exposure Compensation in Auto ISO with Manual Mode Set
  • Toggling Between Alternate Camera Settings
  • Same Exposure for New Aperture in Manual Mod
  • Display Protected Images Only

Changes in the EOS-1D C firmware update:

  • EF Lens Communication
  • Audio Recording (line input!!)

Canon USA press release:

Canon Firmware Upgrades For The EOS-1D X And EOS-1D C Digital SLR Cameras Deliver Improved Creative Control And Convenience

Firmware Version 2 for the EOS-1D X is Based on Extensive User Input and Provides More Efficient Autofocus Performance in Low Light, Custom Controls, and Improved User-Programmed Functionality

MELVILLE, N.Y., October 22, 2013 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announces improvements in the functionality and convenient operation of the EOS-1D X Digital SLR camera and the EOS-1D C Digital SLR Cinema camera through new firmware scheduled to be available starting in January 2014 and November 2013, respectively. Firmware enhancements for the EOS-1D X Digital SLR camera are designed to provide photographers with greater creative freedom and speed, especially in sectors such as sports, wedding, nature/wildlife, and journalism, which often contain rapidly changing action, sometimes in low-light environments. Service enhancements for the EOS-1D C Digital SLR Cinema camera improve lens performance, lens status display, metadata storage, and audio recording.

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Sigma Safari Experience at Photo Plus Expo in NYC

Sigma Safari Experience

Sigma presents the event as follows:

Join us in person or via live webcast for #SigmaSafari, a hands-on shooting experience starring professional models dramatically transformed into safari animals. Photograph these captivating models, test driving some of our newest Sigma Global Vision products.

Sigma press release:

Sigma Corporation of America Brings Sigma Safari Experience to PhotoPlus Expo 2013

Manufacturer offers hands-on photography demos, streams live video tutorials from show floor

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Oct. 21, 2013 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world’s most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, will kick off the Sigma Safari Experience on Thursday, October 24, the first day of PhotoPlus Expo (PPE) at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.

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Amazing Timelapse of American Wilderness

Last summer photographer Shane Black and two friends left jobs and spent 2 month travelling the USA, taking pics and teaching workshops. They visited 32 states, 13 national parks, and drove almost 13,000 miles. Although they had to deal with time management, and didn’t always have the time they wanted for shooting, the wonderful timelapse you can se above was produced. Shane writes on Vimeo:

This summer, two friends and myself all left our comfortable jobs of six years to spend two months traveling across the country and teaching photography workshops along the way. We all felt that it was time to take a risk and get out of our comfort zones… adventure was calling us. It was a trip filled with endless hours cooped up in a van, exploring breathtaking landscapes, sharing stories and laughs, meeting some of the nicest people, making new friends, getting to meet old friends from around the country, and sharing our love of photography with others.
This trip was a constant test for me, as we had such short and limited time in nearly all of the spots we visited. In most cases, I’d have to hurry out of the van with all of my gear and find a decent composition in a very short amount of time as soon as we would arrive at the location. It was a constant race against the light.
During those 2 months, we traveled across 32 states , visited 13 national and state parks, and drove nearly 13,000 miles in a (somewhat) trusty old Dodge Caravan… with no cruise control. It was an adventure that gave us many memories that we will all hold onto for many years to come. I think that everybody needs to take a trip and have their eyes opened to just how beautiful this world is and how much is really out there.

The following gear was used:

[shoplink 254]Canon EOS 5D Mark II[/shoplink] Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8
Lee Filters
Manfrotto Tripods

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Adobe At The Canon UK CPS Road Shows

CPS Road Shows

The road shows will be held starting Ocrober, 22nd in Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Reigate. Read all details on Adobe’s site. From Adobe:

The Canon Professional Services Roadshow has been designed to cover the entire Canon workflow from capture to output and all the steps in between.

There will be photo and video seminars, including live subjects to photograph, workshops and demonstrations. EOS, Cinema EOS, PIXMA Pro, Canon Speedlites, Projectors, Large Format printing and Canon software will be all covered and demonstrated.

Whether you are thinking of upgrading to the Cinema EOS range, wanting to get the best from your EOS-1 series camera or want to shoot timelapse or edit with our software, we will have something for you on the day.

The Canon Professional team will be on hand to answer your questions and any technical queries you may have.

The roadshow takes place over 8 days at 4 different locations across the UK

  • Doors will open at 09.30am for tea and coffee. Demonstrations and seminars will commence from 10.00am.
  • A light sandwich lunch will be provided
  • Seminar sessions are bookable on the day and will run on a first come first served basis.